- What are the 9 symptoms of ADD?
- Is there a test for ADD?
- How do you tell if you should get tested for ADD?
- How do you tell if someone is ADD?
What are the 9 symptoms of ADD?
Symptoms
- Impulsiveness.
- Disorganization and problems prioritizing.
- Poor time management skills.
- Problems focusing on a task.
- Trouble multitasking.
- Excessive activity or restlessness.
- Poor planning.
- Low frustration tolerance.
Is there a test for ADD?
There is no single test used to diagnose ADHD. Experts diagnose ADHD after a person has shown some or all of the symptoms on a regular basis for more than 6 months and in more than one setting.
How do you tell if you should get tested for ADD?
- You're often late. Time management is an ongoing challenge when you have ADHD. ...
- You have trouble concentrating. ...
- You leave things undone. ...
- You had behavior issues as a child. ...
- You lack impulse control. ...
- You can't get organized. ...
- You're fidgety. ...
- You can't control your emotions.
How do you tell if someone is ADD?
Symptoms of Primarily Inattentive ADHD (Formerly ADD)
- Often fails to give close attention to details, or makes careless mistakes.
- Often has difficulty sustaining attention.
- Often does not seem to listen when spoken to.
- Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish projects.